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Ocheyedan, IA


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Ocheyedan, Iowa

Ocheyedan, Iowa, in Osceola county, is 59 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 150 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 536.

The People and Families of Ocheyedan

In Ocheyedan, about 66% of adults are married.

Unlike most cities, Ocheyedan has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ocheyedan had a median family income of $36,607.

Ocheyedan Housing

Ocheyedan has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Ocheyedan the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Ocheyedan, 88% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Ocheyedan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Ocheyedan Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ocheyedan Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ocheyedan Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Ocheyedan, IA

Comparing Ocheyedan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income41
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built12
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